The restaurant Range was incepted in December 2005 by Chef Michael Ryan and at this time business partner Andrew Dale became involved. During the 3 year collaboration the restaurant won many awards and achieved the prestigious Age Good Food Guide Country Restaurant of the year award in 2008.

The following awards were given to the restaurant during the three years;
1 chefs hat in 2007 - Age Good Food Guide
2 chefs hats in 2008 - Country Restaurant of the year Age Good Food Guide
2 chefs hats in 2009 - Age Good Food Guide.

Michael left the partnership in December 2008 and full credit must go to him for the awards throughout that period. Opinion differs, is it all about the food? or, the total dining experience? Range has always had a great feel to the restaurant and the surrounds and business now continues on with Andrew and Heather Dale as owners of Range Food Wine Produce.

No awards have been forthcoming in 2009, but the team at Range are working hard to ensure that the reputation of Range continues on. It has been very hard for new Chef Sean Ford to follow in the big shoes of Michael Ryan but he is doing everything in his power to make his own mark and imprint his style in our restaurant and hospitality complex.

The restaurant has undergone many changes during the last year and it does take time for change to occur and for personalities to settle and importantly for perception to become reality. Our objectives are not driven by awards but by the gradual improvement of our product, internal honesty and ultimately a quality dining experience for our customers at Range.

Andrew and Heather Dale.